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If you read the last few books of Ai the tone of the story can turn quite dark. (the mermaid arc brought tear to my eyes ) Ken is definately able to do drama, although it's all up to the editors ehehhee

Speaking of Ai, i at first thought of it as a cheap Ah my Goddess rip off. But after I read through the whole thing I like it better then ah my goddess. There are more interesting things going on in Ai then stupid racing and inane plot in AMG. I meant the relationship between Bell and Kei goes from cute to "ghey". It's sadden me that the AMG OVA was why I like anime in the first place. Oh well at least the cat is kinda funny in recent arc ehehe, and Hilda is a far more competent villain that what her face demon (crap she is so bad I don't even remember her name).

I think "God" should've just lay the smack down and recall all those welfare goddesses back to heaven to fix the world problem like famine in Africa, or fighting in the Middle East then to let them loiter around the house of that loser mechanics.

BTW where the heaven is Negi's mom? I meant he never mention anything about her, not even in flash back. Hell, only his sister (if that's his biological sister, Asuna looks more like his sister then she) showed up for his graduation. What self respecting parents would miss their son graduation? Unless of course they are dead or dead beat. So where is his mom? It just bug me because Negi only care about his dad so I guess his mom is till alive...but he never care for her. He sleep with his sister, which makes one think that's all he got. But if his mom is still alive, wouldn't it be more logical to have him sleep with his mom instead?
Furthermore, could his mom be TM's permanant partner? What happened if your perm partner die? Can you make a new contract? Questions questions ehhe although it kinda funny that Eva acts like his step mom. Wonder what will happen when the real mom shows up, I think there is gonna be one nasty fight......

If you read the last few books of Ai the tone of the story can turn quite dark. (the mermaid arc brought tear to my eyes ) Ken is definately able to do drama, although it's all up to the editors ehehhee

Yup, you're right. For now the editors want (according to Akamatsu) a Fantasy/Comedy/Romance/Teacher/Action/Gag/Ero/Moe series Not a drama... But I guess it's possible.

And you're right, where IS his mom? His father had never been there with him ever since he was born, so I guess his mother died early on and his sister had to raise him (which explains their "closeness")... And since Negi doesn't remember her either he doesn't care about her that much... Something like that?

I don't think Eva used full force when she fought Negi. Especially consider how easily she destroyed "2 face" ehehe

I like the spell she used:

In the name of Darkness that is Infinate, Glacier that is eternal, I shall end the World. (Rough Translation)

I thought it was a cracker of an introduction. When Negi called Mahora when

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they were at Konoka's family home, and you saw sensei playing go with Evangeline, it was just a matter of when she'd come into the fray, not if.

Regarding her powers, I think she still has some restraints placed on her- like

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her child form, for example, and the fact that she needed to Negi's life essence to regain full strength. She could have just escaped Mahora if the barrier was the only thing that was keeping her within the school grounds. I am sure sensei has put some 'conditions' to ensure she behaves whilst on the school excursion. And not to mention the multi-million yen reward on her head ?:-)

BTW, I loved the quote "In a large scale battle like this a magic user's role is nothing more than high powered artillery- in other words, firepower is everything!" That, and Asuna's line "Kids who are naughty... need to be PUNISHED!"

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BTW I think Asuna maybe trouble later on because of her imunity to Magic. Since we don't know who her parents were, they could be anything....

What we do know is that she came from overseas... you don't suppose she was placed in the school because seven or eight years later it is planned she'd become Negi's partner?

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Not sure if this manga will ever get serious enough that it would do something like that... It's an Akamatsu manga after all...

Don't sell it short- this isn't another Love Hina. There is a huge depth to this series that so far has only scratched the surface. Originally we thought this was going to be a sex comedy on the lines of Love Hina, except instead of several girls in the harem we have 31 girls, and in the first two volumes it certainly seems this way. Come the Evangeline storyline, and the plot turns in a totally different direction. Like...

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was it coincidence that Negi just happens to teach the class that Evangeline is in?

and that Evangeline has clues to the whereabouts of his father, the Thousand Master?

that Asuna has an equally mysterious past, which is almost matched by Konoka's heritage?

why is Konoka being sheltered in Mahora Academy, and not with her family? Especially when Mahora is being run by the leader who runs the rival magical school to Konoka's family?

As for the condition that Negi had to keep his magic user background secret, that's somewhat in tatters. Evangeline knew from the start who he was; Asuna in the first chapter, then Kaede in volume 3, and then it comes fast and furious in Kyoto. So perhaps Negi's teaching job is just a cover for something larger.

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BTW where the heaven is Negi's mom? I meant he never mention anything about her, not even in flash back. Hell, only his sister (if that's his biological sister, Asuna looks more like his sister then she) showed up for his graduation. What self respecting parents would miss their son graduation? Unless of course they are dead or dead beat. So where is his mom? It just bug me because Negi only care about his dad so I guess his mom is till alive...but he never care for her. He sleep with his sister, which makes one think that's all he got. But if his mom is still alive, wouldn't it be more logical to have him sleep with his mom instead?

I think we need patience here; MSN certainly looks like it's going to be an epic of a story. After all in Ranma 1/2 we don't learn that Ranma's mother is still alive for awhile in the manga. Don't forget there's still a few girls left to make their introduction, like the intriguing Zazie Rainyday, and the round faced cookery girl.

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Furthermore, could his mom be TM's permanant partner? What happened if your perm partner die? Can you make a new contract? Questions questions ehhe although it kinda funny that Eva acts like his step mom. Wonder what will happen when the real mom shows up, I think there is gonna be one nasty fight......

If Love Hina is Akamatsu's Maison Ikkoku, then this is Akamatsu's "InuYasha".

I think we need patience here; MSN certainly looks like it's going to be an epic of a story. After all in Ranma 1/2 we don't learn that Ranma's mother is still alive for awhile in the manga. Don't forget there's still a few girls left to make their introduction, like the intriguing Zazie Rainyday, and the round faced cookery girl.

And not to mention the mysterious Girl #1 (Sayo Aisaka), who was apparently born in 1940 and didn't accompany them in the school trip (though Negi didn't seem to notice).

Also there is this myterious Nun that showed up in a picnic once that was never explain. Most people will missed her cuz she was so small in the panel but she was there talking to the girls.

Anyway Eva says she is strongest under full moon so I guess she is not the stongest when she beated "2 faces". I don't think I see any full moon.

BTW do you have the romaji pronounciation of that white hair kid? He is just bad arse. Look kinda like Zero in Ai and probably just as cruel and powerful. I am glad that Mr. Red Pine actually put in some male rivals in the series like dog boi and white hair. It really spice things up.

Poll: how many think Ms. "thousand grass" is the stupidest character so far. I think Chachamaru should've cut her head off eehehee

A friend of mine Had Mahou Sensei Negima in class today and I got to read about half of the first volume....and I have to say I really Enjoyed it. I Like Asuna and Negima relationship(Even though so far Asuna reminds me alot of Naru). And all the cute girls.....the Libarian Girl is really cute .

Magister Negi Magi might have hidden depths to it - but it remains to be seen whether Akamatsu has the bravery to further explore it and leave behind themes that have been proved to serve him well - the harem them, and the usual fanservice, and usual style of humour.

From what we have seen in Love Hina, I wouldn't expect too much - LH had alot of potential but I think Akamatsu chose to be safe with the material he had. Of course, I would be very happy if Akamatsu proves me wrong in Magister Negi Magi.

Anyway, does anyone notice who were with Setsuna when she appears at Konoka's home for the first time (in the flashback)? They look really familiar and hinted at a pair of Aoyama sisters who we know so well...

Magister Negi Magi might have hidden depths to it - but it remains to be seen whether Akamatsu has the bravery to further explore it and leave behind themes that have been proved to serve him well - the harem them, and the usual fanservice, and usual style of humour.

From what we have seen in Love Hina, I wouldn't expect too much - LH had alot of potential but I think Akamatsu chose to be safe with the material he had. Of course, I would be very happy if Akamatsu proves me wrong in Magister Negi Magi.

Actually, according to an interview published on "Negima no Kabe" Akamatsu didn't want to do another harem at first (or at least he was getting tired of doing them). It was his editors who wanted him to, due to the popularity of Love Hina. Even then he has said that he's more interested in the fantasy aspect of Negima and his goal was to "manipulate" the story towards it (which is why the first two volumes were typical harem but it's been shifting to more and more action now)

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Anyway, does anyone notice who were with Setsuna when she appears at Konoka's home for the first time (in the flashback)? They look really familiar and hinted at a pair of Aoyama sisters who we know so well...

Hmm... Looks a bit too undetailed to tell I think... But if a Love Hina character makes a cameo I certainly wouldn't be surprised.

Magister Negi Magi might have hidden depths to it - but it remains to be seen whether Akamatsu has the bravery to further explore it and leave behind themes that have been proved to serve him well - the harem them, and the usual fanservice, and usual style of humour.

From what we have seen in Love Hina, I wouldn't expect too much - LH had alot of potential but I think Akamatsu chose to be safe with the material he had. Of course, I would be very happy if Akamatsu proves me wrong in Magister Negi Magi.

Brightman's already mentioned the fact that Akamatsu wanted to do something different, but the proof is in the pudding (so they say), and I have mentioned how volume 3 does take another direction- but you still have the harem, so fans of Love Hina can still be happy.

I am actually on record as saying I didn't mind Del Rey editing the artwork- but not becuase I am a prude or anything, but because the story is so good the fan service isn't needed. It's the fan service that stops it being enjoyed by young teens- well, they still can, but it's the plastic wrapping and label that deters some possible customers. But, when you look at the first volume, there's stuff you can't disguise, it's too blatant and in your face.

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Anyway, does anyone notice who were with Setsuna when she appears at Konoka's home for the first time (in the flashback)? They look really familiar and hinted at a pair of Aoyama sisters who we know so well...

Once you get to chapter fifty, you realise that that's not possible. If you are looking for Love Hina crossovers, this isn't it.

I read chapter 50, but I don't see why they can't be the Aoyama sisyters.

They certainly looks like them, but without the bird is hard to tell.

Setsuna certainly use the same style as Mokoto. Although Setsuna can cast spell, which is something Mokoto can't do. (Maybe is from her ____ bloodline).

BTW I think the next story arc (the main one anyway, I am sure Ken will put in some filler fan services and comedy) may involve the relationship between the war 20 years ago and Asuna. She seems to have some connection with someone in that old photo that include Thousand Master, and a bunch of other important looking characters when they were young. Want to bet which one of them may be her father eeheeh

HA see, that's the thing. Of course your initial reaction to this concept would be "how in the world can he develop a mass of characters like this??" But he DOES.

No he doesn't. The characters in Negi, even the main characters don't go beyond much more than shallow archtypes (or combination archetypes as snoopy pointed out). I've read through all of Negi so far and stuff happens; but character development isn't it. Why do I keep reading? Probably same reason as everyone else, which is the one snoopy listed in his post.

Just how much more original can characters be after 6000 years of human literature I wonder? I am afraid we'll reach a point when all we will read are rehash of older work. When you come to think about it, even Harry Potter himself is not too original. I mean how many times do you see a character that is very good at something that is destine to be the best in his field, and character who has mysterious pass that hinted at his "dark side" tendancy (cough A...Skywalker cough).

I admitt Ken is obsessed with little girl and panties which does not necessary make his work great. On the other hand I like the direction of Negi because is unpredictable. I am getting really bore with fighting genry (DBZ syndrome), Mystery genry (the killer is amoung one of us cliche), sport genry (loser team beats "Lakers" at the last episode bull shit). I just wish that Negi won't just have to fall for Asuna at the end because that's just Love Hina Again (and that OVA blows goat).

Negima is, to quote a famous idiot, a box of chocolate...... since it doesn't seem to have any constraint at all. The apparent lack of a central plot can be a good thing sometimes for a series' longivity (just look at The Simpsons). Of course, it takes great skill to pull that off.

Now as to crossing over between Love Hina and Negima, is cool to see how our beloved characters in Love Hina are doing. However, with 31 characters to portray, Ken has a lots of work to do. Also, having old characters in the story will just destroy any chance newer characters having their own spot light. Cameo probably will limit the damage to the minimal, although if Ken is bold enough he might just make Mutsume Negi's mom hahaha